Emergency & Transitional Housing

Santa Barbara Housing

Listed below are temporary housing programs for all Santa Barbara locals that that include mentoring to become self-sufficient while providing a safe retreat for the night. Programs vary in the duration one is allowed to stay and are typically located in south Santa Barbara county.

Emergency Housing

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SITUATIONS

Victims of domestic violence and their children may stay in an emergency shelter for up to 45 days and may be moved to a transitional housing for up the 18 months afterwards all while receiving counseling and engaging in supportive groups. The housing sites are confidential, please contact their 24 hour hotlines to seek more information or visit their business center Mon-Fri 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Family Service Agency – 123 W Gutierrez St, Santa Barbara, CA.

For more information on the Domestic Violence Situation housing programs, visit its website here.

FREEDOM WARMING CENTERS

The Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara provides overnight accommodations at religious centers during the inclement weather that can cause hardships for individuals without shelters between November 15th and March 31. Guests receive hot meals, personal toiletry items, and resources to health and wellness clinics. There are five locations serving Santa Barbara County: Carpinteria, Isla Vista, Lompoc, Santa Barbara, and Santa Maria.

For more information on the Freedom Warming Centers, visit its website here.

SALVATION ARMY

The Salvation Army has facilities for overnight rest at the following locations: Santa Barbara Hospitality House, Santa Barbara Corps Community Center, Ventera Transitional Living Center and Ventura Corps Community Center. The programs are led by Salvation Army Officers who assess needs and direct ministries, each location offers various services from disaster services, family counseling, to worship centers.

SANTA BARBARA RESCUE MISSION

Located between Oxnard and Santa Maria, the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission provides hot meals, showers, and overnight stays daily year-round. The Rescue Mission aims to tackle substance abuse and has a long-term recovery for the homeless and addicted. There are also year long residential programs for men and women to tackle addiction issues through building a faith based recovery process.

For more information on the Santa Barbara Rescue Mission, visit its website here.

Longer Term Programs

PATH SANTA BARBARA

An interim housing facility, PATH is dedicated towards individuals, families and veterans who have the goal of achieving a stable housing situation, health, and income. PATH serves the community by building and operating affordable rental homes paired with on-site services that offer residents knowledge in regaining long-term stability.

TRANSITION HOUSE

Capable and motivated families with children are offered life tools to restore self-sufficiency through active participation in its 30-120 day program addressing the challenges of securing employment, relationships, education, and the like. If eligible, one must sign up in person.

TURNING POINT FOUNDATION

The Turning Point Foundation has various housing programs catered to recovery for those with mental health issues and homelessness. Programs are located in Ventura and Oxnard and are designed for participants to increase community integration and permanent residential stability.

WILL BRIDGE

A transitional housing facility that has a housing program where residents who demonstrate readiness are able to reside in subsidized housing with 30% of their income solely dedicated towards housing expenses and available services addressing the challenges of securing employment, relationships, education, and the like. Will Bridge encourages participants to move towards independence between 1-4 years after receiving support from its permanent supportive housing program.